I bought this one as a gift after 3 years of use (still going strong) with an older edition of the same model. The gift was well-received, and seems to work quite well for him.
For mine, after nearly 4 years, the clip mechanism that holds it to the suction cup mount is not quite as “springy” as it once was … sometimes requiring some tinkering to make it stay without sliding off. So far, this is the only issue. It has been reliable, functional, and incredibly useful. It has paid for itself many times over.
Highly recommended! In the future, I would probably get a more expensive model that integrates well into a modern laser jamming system, since many of the police in my area seem to be switching to laser.
Radar detectors are electronic devices designed to detect radio waves. Radar detectors detect radio signals across a range of wavelengths ---X, K, Ka and Ku. Radar detectors are used for a variety of purposes across the world. Radar detectors help alert motorists regarding speed traps and radar guns. Radar detectors are also used in tracking, fishing, and exploration.
When buying a radar detector consider:
1. What you are going to use it for? State of the art radar detectors are expensive so you would need to have a clear idea of what you would like to spend.
2. Think about whether you are going to install the radar detector yourself or are you going to have it professionally installed.
3. It is important to choose a radar detector manufactured by a well known electronics company and a radar that can detect a wide range: Ka, K, X, and so on.
4. Try and get a radar detection Bel Radar Detector unit that has a minimum of 100db. Ideally a unit with a memory function is desirable.The more sensitive a radar unit is the more beneficial it will be.
5. Look for a radar unit with a clear display that can be seen at night. Find one that has an adjustable volume as well as mute option.
6. Ask for a long range detector with high sensitivity.
7. Find out what the technical specifications are as well as the pros and cons of the radar detector.
8. Try and get a radar detector model that has a city/ highway mode. This will limit false alarms greatly.
9. Look for radar detectors with extra features like Vg-2 Alert and Vg-2 Non-detection. These features are valuable in states where using radar detectors is illegal.
10. Ask whether the detector has a voice feature this will ensure that the driver is not disturbed.
Radar detectors retail between USD 100-200 . choose a well known brand like BEL, Escort, K40, or Valentine One. They manufacture radar detectors using updated technologies and take market competition seriously.
Radar detectors can be bought retail or online. Online sites sell the best radar detectors at the most affordable rates. You can mount radar detector on the windshield, dash, or visor. If you want a radar detector custom mounted you will have to spend over a 1000 dollars. Experts recommend an easy to remove mounting system so that you can use the same radar detector in different cars.
Take the advice of experts on the best detector to buy and its placement. Electronics are being constantly upgraded so find out aspects like the frequency in your area and the kind of speed detectors that are in use by the police before making a purchase.
Before you invest in a radar detector find out what the laws in your state are.
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What is the best radar detector? Some Bel Radar Detector say valentine one, other say BEL rx65, or Escort X50.?
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Valentine 1 (V1) & Escort Passport 8500 X50 versus Ka-band Speed Camera ("photocop") Part 1 of 4
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Valentine 1 (V1) & Escort Passport 8500 X50 versus Ka-band Speed Camera ("photocop"), 33.8 GHz; Part 1 of 4 The V1 is a current V1.8 with firmware 3.872. The Escort was made in 2006 and is a model without TSR capability (NOTE that newer X50s may perform better with newer firmware versions). This is not meant to be a direct comparison as much as it is to illustrate the difficulty in detecting these relatively new cameras that have been sweeping the nation. In this case, the Escort 8500 X50 would not prevent a driver from a ticket from this type of speed camera, which is ultra low voltage, 33.8 GHz Ka-band, with a very narrow radar spread. The only detectors that I have seen do these 'well' is the V1, Escort Redline and 9500ci, Bel STi Driver and STi R Plus. I have watched Cobra, Whistler, lower end Bel, and K40 models go past these things without any alert whatsoever. When they do alert, it is nothing more than a ticket notifier. These cameras are VERY difficult to detect and this shows why it is worth to save money up for a higher end unit. The warning distance you see with the V1 is as good as it gets. The Escort Redline delivers similar warning distances. |
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